1987-10-01: The Rookie Meal of Firefighter Philip Hayes I’m not sure when the tradition started, but when I came on the job in March 1987, I was told that I was expected to cook a meal for the group. So… I went to town (with a little help from Mom) Related By Philip Hayes|2021-05-03T21:11:02-05:00May 2, 2021|Categories: 1900's, 1980-1989, Around the Station, Timeline|Comments Off on 1987-10-01: The Rookie Meal of Firefighter Philip Hayes Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookXRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkXingEmail About the Author: Philip Hayes I am a Captain with the Stamford Fire Department and the developer of this website. Related Posts 1878-12-7: Chief Skelding’s Recommendation For A Steamer Voted Down Gallery 1878-12-7: Chief Skelding’s Recommendation For A Steamer Voted Down 1885-04-03: The Committee on the Fire Department Recommends a Partially Paid (Call) Fire Department for Stamford Gallery 1885-04-03: The Committee on the Fire Department Recommends a Partially Paid (Call) Fire Department for Stamford 1885-05-15: Borough of Stamford Adopts Ordinances Establishing the “First” Stamford Fire Department Gallery 1885-05-15: Borough of Stamford Adopts Ordinances Establishing the “First” Stamford Fire Department 1885-06: Ordinances Pertaining to the New Borough of Stamford Fire Department Gallery 1885-06: Ordinances Pertaining to the New Borough of Stamford Fire Department